Chevrolet Corvette C3

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Chevrolet Corvette C3

The Chevrolet Corvette (C3) is a sports car that Chevrolet produced from 1967 to 1982 for the 1968 to 1982 model years.

The engines and chassis components were mostly taken from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new.

With 53,807 units produced in the 1979 model year, it set new sales records.

The C3 was the third generation Chevrolet Corvette and the second to carry the Corvette Stingray name, although only for the 1969-1976 model years.

This time it was just one word as opposed to Sting Ray, which was used for the 1963-67 generation C2.

Then the name was retired until 2014, when it returned with the introduction of the C7.

Engine Technical Data

 

Engine type – Number of cylinders : V 8
Engine Code : GM Chevrolet Small-Block V8 327 L79
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : roches
Lubrication :
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : 5354 cm3 / 326.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke : 101.6 x 82.6 mm 4 x 3.25 inches
Number of valves : 16 Valves
Compression Ratio : 11.0
Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : 780 HP
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds :
Body : Coupé
Num. of Doors : 2
Wheelbase : 248.9 cm / 97.99 in
Length : 462.5 cm / 182.09 in
Width : 175.8 cm / 69.21 in
Height : 121.4 cm / 47.8 in
Front Axle : 148.1 cm / 58.31 in
Rear Axle : 149.9 cm / 59.02 in
Front Brakes – Disc dimensions : Discs (298 mm / 11.73 in)
Rear Brakes – Dics dimensions : Discs (298 mm / 11.73 in)
Front Tyres – Rims dimensions : 7.75/- R15
Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions : 7.75/- R15
Turning radius : 11.3 m / 37.1 feet
Curb Weight : 1460 Kg / 3219 lbs
Weight-Power Output Ratio : 4.1 kg/hp
Steering : Recirculating bearing ball and nut steering. Hydraulic Power-Steering Optional (code N40)
Front Suspension : Independent, SLA Type, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar (327 and 350 V8: 0.75 in/diam; 427 V8: 0.9375 in/diam)
Rear Suspension : Full independent with frame-anchored differencial. 3-Links: tubular axle drive shafts, torque control arms and transverse strut rods. Leaf springs. Stabilizer bar 0.562 in/diam (427 V8 only)
Fuel Tank Capacity : 76 L 20.1 US gallons 16.7 UK gallons
Top Speed : 300 + Km/h / – Mph
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 3.5 s